For the Greater Welfare of All Students …

The National Panhellenic Conference and North American Interfraternity Conference stand united in our efforts to improve student safety and success. This spring we have seen grassroots efforts on campuses to raise awareness of sexual assault and prompt candid discussion about what consent means. We applaud the campaign initiatives that have included members of College Panhellenics and IFCs. I work on a college campus where the student government association president noted that the sexual assault awareness campaign had united the entire campus student community — as it should be.

From the White House to the college campus, there are several initiatives underway. Members of fraternities and sororities are actively involved in helping to raise awareness. NPC’s Executive Director Nicki Meneley attended a listening session conducted by the Department of Education on this topic in March; NPC’s Vice Chairman Donna King attended the White House session held in April when the official report was released; NIC representation was also present at these events. We are pleased to have a seat at the table — nationally and locally — to discuss sexual assault and overall student safety.

The "Renewed Call to Action" involves women and men. We must do our part to participate in the discussions on and education about sexual assault. Fraternities and sororities are regarded as solution communities where we can debate, challenge, educate, collaborate and communicate. Let’s continue to use our voices for the greater welfare of all students.